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Spotlight Delaware
Civic and Social Organizations
Shining a spotlight on Delaware's critical issues.
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Spotlight Delaware provides high-quality, in-depth local journalism and critical information to the people of the First State. Our investigative coverage spans a wide range of local issues, with a focus on how public policy affects communities across Delaware.
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
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- Wilmington
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- 2023
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- Local News, Local Journalism, and Delaware
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The contract offered by the City of Rehoboth Beach was the largest compensation package given to an administrative officer in Delaware history and could reset the negotiating floor for other jurisdictions. It has drawn considerable criticism from residents, but city leaders have remained steadfast in their support of the deal. https://lnkd.in/e9cR4Qam
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New Castle County’s flagship homeless shelter – the Hope Center – has been dealing with a mold problem. It is one that was noted in a recent lawsuit the county filed against the shelter’s former operator, and one that was investigated last month by industrial hygienist, Joseph Cocciardi. The investigation’s summary report – which was commissioned by the county and later obtained by Spotlight Delaware – stated that mold existed within the facility’s heating and cooling system, and was also found at “elevated levels” within an unoccupied portion of the building. https://lnkd.in/exxE8ZWG
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It’s #DemocracyDay, a day to celebrate defending democracy and to bring attention to what we and journalists everywhere are doing to aid in this important work. Here’s how we're defending democracy through our reporting: Delaware Explained: How to Vote 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZrdvhM Delaware Explicado: Como votar 👉 https://bit.ly/3B1sV22 Elections error changed registration for 750 Delaware voters 👉 https://bit.ly/3B8dyEX We’re here to uncover these things and more and make sure that those in power are held accountable for their actions. Today only, every gift you make to Spotlight Delaware will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $500 by NewsMatch. That means your gift will go twice as far. If you support our work and you want to defend democracy, today and always, please make a gift to keep our reporting going: https://bit.ly/3z8rnmi.
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Up to 8,400 gallons of oil were spilled into the Christina River at the Port of Wilmington early Thursday morning while crews were pumping liquid fuel from the facility’s docking berth to a barge, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. https://lnkd.in/eApfx-Hf
Delaware authorities respond to oil spill at Port of Wilmington
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In August, MILLSUMMIT attendees were able to provide Spotlight Delaware journalists with story ideas, and then vote on the 5 finalists. This story had the top vote! More than 120,000 people in Delaware are estimated to face food insecurity, and food prices continue to rise due to various factors like war and climate change. While the state government works to address the issue through the Delaware Grocery Initiative, Delawareans are taking it upon themselves to counteract the rising burden. https://lnkd.in/eZ8Qfh7a
As food prices rise, Delawareans are increasingly in need
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We are pleased to announce Patricia V. Rivera, founder and CEO of Hook PR & Marketing , as the new chair of the Local Journalism Initiative board of directors. Patricia, a Lewes resident and longtime leader in Delaware’s Latino communities, will lead LJI’s board as the organization strives to increase its service to Spanish speakers. LJI’s Delaware Journalism Collaborative recently published the first bilingual Voters Guide: https://bit.ly/3z5itWx. Meanwhile, Spotlight Delaware – LJI’s community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom – will begin providing bilingual local news and information by the end of this year. A founding member of the LJI board, Patricia rejoined earlier this year following a two-year hiatus. “Stepping into this role feels like a natural progression in my journey with LJI,” Rivera said. “The goal is for our bilingual content to reflect and elevate the voices and experiences of Delaware’s Latino communities. I’m eager to guide LJI into this next chapter of growth and innovation.” Patricia succeeds Amy Cherry, who led LJI’s board with distinction for the past two years. Under Amy’s leadership, LJI made significant strides in fulfilling its mission. Learn more about Patricia and this exciting new initiative: https://bit.ly/3Xpm9dH #NetDE #SpotlightDE #DelawareNews
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The Rodney Reservoir, the second highest point in Wilmington, has been preserved as a community green space thanks to local efforts. Instead of using taxpayer money to demolish the almost 4-acre land to be sold off for privatization, the space is now being transformed into a community park that will serve Wilmington residents for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/eAtqhfSh
How locals saved the Rodney Reservoir, designed its future
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Tens of thousands of voters headed to the polls on a perfect, fall-like day Tuesday to cast ballots in the primaries – and one opinion seemed to be a consensus from dozens of conversations with voters statewide: they were glad it’s over. https://lnkd.in/eDgxuHBV
Voters express frustrations, hopes in campaign
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In Delaware, Democrats outnumber registered Republicans by a nearly 2-1 ratio, making their elections to statewide office virtually assured and the Democratic Party Primary Election a vital measure for leaders. https://lnkd.in/e_CK9YBf
Meyer, McBride, Carney, Smith lead big primary winners
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